Kamis, 28 Mei 2009

The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics:

* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies. * to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.

At the Department of Chemistry, Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC), Biological Chemistry in collaboration with Departments of Neurosurgery and Oncology.

The Department of Chemistry at Umeå University today has approximately 200 members and offers a stimulating environment with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and provides a valuable service to society.. The department offers degrees at B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and our graduate- and postgraduate students are attractive for employment in both academic institutions and industry.

Computational Life Science Cluster (CLiC) at Umeå University is part of an ongoing effort to further stimulate and advance computer based modelling, tools and strategies in experimental sciences.

The PhD project is oriented towards the application of mass spectrometry (MS) based metabolomics and proteomics methods in a combination with Chemometric Bioinformatics:

* to find biomarkers for tumour progression and therapeutic response in order to reveal new therapeutic options for brain malignancies. * to find biomarkers assessable in blood for early tumour detection, prognostication and prediction of treatment response for brain malignancies.

This study is a part of an interdisciplinary project between Chemistry, Pathology, Neurosurgery, Oncology and UPSC at Umeå University, which focus on the metabolomics and proteomics targeting of three different tumour groups: brain, prostate and ovarial. The research group consists of clinicians and researchers specialized in the mentioned areas of cancer, together with research expertise in metabolomics, proteomics and chemometric bioinformatics.

The recruitment procedure will follow the Higher Education Ordinance (“Högskoleförordningen” Chapters 5 and 7). Prerequisites include either i)240 ECTS credits (swe. Högskolepoäng) of higher education studies of which 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level) with focus on chemistry, or ii) 120 Swedish (old) credits (swe. Poäng; corresponding to 180 ECTS credits) of higher education studies if they were taken before July 1, 2007 or equivalent competence.

Advanced course(s), or other experience in MS based metabolomics/proteomics, chemometrics and brain malignancies are of advantage, as well as evidence of proficiency in written and oral communication in English.

The application should contain a CV, including academic grades and relevant documentation, and a personal letter of one A4 sheet describing yourself and your reasons for applying to this position.

Rabu, 27 Mei 2009

Dr. Josh Lepawsky in the Department of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland is seeking graduate students (MA or PhD) interested in studying the international trade and traffic of electronic waste (e-waste). These studentships are funded through a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Environmental Issues Research Grant.

Ideal applicants will be recent or current undergraduates (for MA positions) or graduates (for PhD positions) with some background in cultural, economic, or political geography (or cognate disciplines, including STS), and/or Asian Studies. The ability to conduct fieldwork in Asian contexts, including but not limited to China, India, and Singapore, would be especially advantageous.

Eligibility

The studentships are conditional on successful admission to the graduate program. Applicants need not secure, or apply for, admission prior to application for these studentships. Annual renewal of the studentships are subject to satisfactory progress towards graduate degree completion. International applications are welcome.

The Department of Geography at Memorial University offers attractive funding packages for graduate students. There are numerous internal and external scholarship and fellowship opportunities for competitive applicants.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Josh Lepawsky directly by e-mail for further information about the studentships. Applicants should include in their message answers to the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in e-waste as a research topic?

2. What sort of research questions do you have in mind?

3. How do you anticipate answering them?

4. What do you see yourself bringing to the broader research project that might enrich it?

Please include a curriculum vitae or a brief description of your program of study.

The Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre (CMCRC) has been a very successful research centre that has won prizes for its research and has already spun-off several businesses. The research work of the existing CMCRC is described below. Funding has recently been obtained for a much larger CRC that will operate internationally. The CMCRC`s research is supported by government, industry partners, security exchanges, and regulators in Australia, the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Scandinavia, and North America. Students are based both in Australia and overseas and have some opportunity to travel.

The CMCRC provides an exciting, high calibre, and well resourced research environment for work in capital markets. The research objective is to create better capital markets locally, regionally, and globally. CMCRC research is about providing a better understanding of financial markets (their operation and their price behaviour) and research which facilitates the provision of advances in technology to capital markets. In the CMCRC there is a particular focus on the enhancement of market integrity and security. CMCRC research is also about realising commercial benefits from innovation, and the CMCRC provides direct participation in commercial results for PhD Students.

Programmes currently operate under the following research themes: 1. market design and market behaviour 2. surveillance and compliance 3. data mining 4. language technology 5. the analysis of accounting and audit data relevant to security markets.

Interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Applications are invited for full-time scholarships to support PhD studies. We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic scholars from the disciplines above, who wish to work in the area of financial markets. EligibilitySuccessful candidates will have a 1st class honours degree in one of the disciplines above, or a Masters degree with a major research component, an exceptional academic record, strong written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to work in a team environment. The successful applicants will work closely with one or more industry partners, and consequently will need to be flexible with regard to their research topic. Students will be enrolled at The University of New South Wales, The University of Technology Sydney, The University of Wollongong, The University of Sydney, Macquarie University, or an overseas university associated with the CMCRC, such as the University of Reading. Students generally apply to the CMCRC before they apply to the university, but applications may proceed simultaneously. We encouage applicants to establish contact with potential supervisors at our partner universities in conjunction with their application.

Award TenureSubject to satisfactory performance, scholarships are tenable for up to three years commencing in 2009 and 2010. Scholarships of up to $50,000 pa will be offered. The scholarship is tax free. Australian residents in our program obtain RTS places, which means that they do not pay tuition fees or HECS..

Application Closing DatesApplications are considered for selection several times per year. Please submit your completed application before one of the following closing dates. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed prior to placement. The selection and placement process normally takes about 8 weeks.Application Closing Date 15 June, 200915 November, 2009

Additional information for international students.International students are eligible to apply for scholarships. It is particularly important for international students to demonstrate the quality of their qualification, their capacity for research and their ability in written and spoken English. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed. Note: the CMCRC does not pay university tuition fees for international students. International students can usually apply to their university or faculty for a fee scholarship, or fee waiver. CMCRC students are usually successful in such applications, but this is a matter for the student and the university, not the CMCRC.

Positions available for enrollment in the PhD in Economics, academic year 2009-2010

For the academic year 2009-20010, eight positions are available. All positions are tuition free. Four positions come with a scholarship.

The deadline for submitting an application is May, 29, 2009. Courses start October 2009.

* Requirements: Students applying for the Doctoral Program must have completed a Laurea Magistrale or a Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) or any other equivalent foreign (bachelor) degree. If you hold a bachelor degree granted by a foreign institution, you have to obtain a legal transcript translated in Italian along with a certificate of validation (dichiarazione di valore) issued by an Italian diplomatic office in the same country where the degree was granted.

* Deadline: May 29 2009. Applications from students who will complete their degree by July 31 2009 will also be considered. Along with the application form, students must provide: 1. one reference letter, 2. a transcript showing exams passed, date of completion and marks awarded.

* Admission procedure. Based on the above documents, the personal resume and any other academic degrees and certificates that the candidates may want to submit along with their application (such as the GRE, GMAT or certificates of English proficiency), a subset of candidates will be selected for a colloquium to be held at LUISS G. Carli (viale Romania 32), July 3, at 9am. In the colloquium, the Selection Committe will test the candidate potential and ability to carry out academic research in economics.* Notification of the colloquium. By June 18 we will notify by certified e-mail the applicants who are admitted to the final colloquium.

* Download the official call.

Summing-Up

Deadline for application May 29, 2009 Notification of the adimission to the colloquium June 18, 2009 Colloquium July 3,2009 Notification of admission July 3, 2009 Course starting Mid-September

Digital Signal Processing and Multimedia System Lab., Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea has 2 openings for foreign students to pursue MS or PhD. Students who are willing to do MS leading to PhD are more preferred. DSP & MM Systems lab. is researching on following topic:

Interested students can send email directly to this group. Use the following subject when you send emails:"MS-PhD opportunity DSP & MM Systems Lab."

Potential candidates should have following basic profile:

1. GPA 3 or higher (less GPA may also be accepted if one has good score in English Test i.e. TOEFL).2. TOEFL iBT 80 or more.3. Good programming skills, especially in Matlab.4. Can do research without or with little guidance.

Please also forward this information to your friends who might be interested in this opportunity.

Two fully funded PhD studentships are available within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury for freshwater ecology research. This is a chance for high calibre students to join a successful research team investigating a wide variety of issues in freshwater ecosystems.

We are looking for students who can undertake innovative research that will both improve understanding of fundamental issues and enhance current management. There is an opportunity for students to develop their own research ideas as long as they fit within the overall focus of the research group. However, we would especially like to hear from students who wish to work on either (a) the effects of flow variation on the ecology of threatened galaxiid fishes or (b) the influence of urbanisation on stream invertebrate populations.

Applicants need to have the potential to carry out innovative and insightful research, as well as the initiative and personality to communicate the results to a wide variety of groups. They must be able to work within a team and can expect high quality mentoring and support from the group. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, appropriate practical and technical experience, and will have demonstrated a high level of ability in written and oral communication.

The scholarships are for study at the University of Canterbury within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group within the Freshwater Ecology Research Group of the School of Biological Sciences in association with Associate Professor Angus McIntosh and Dr Jon Harding, and are available now for start by October 2009. The scholarships consist of a NZ $22,000 p.a. student stipend and funding to cover course fees and research expenses for three years.

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Katie McHugh (Katie.mchugh-at-canterbury.ac.nz), administrative assistant in the School of Biological Sciences, by 19 June 2009, and should include:(i) a full curriculum vitae (including phone contact details),(ii) a copy of your academic record,(iii) a one page statement of your research interests and aspirations,(iv) the names and contact details of three referees who are willing to provide confidential comments on your capacity to undertake a PhD, and(v) an indication of your desired start date.

Successful applicants may be required to submit copies of official documents before being admitted to the PhD program at the University of Canterbury.Questions of an academic nature can be addressed to either:Associate Professor Angus McIntosh (angus.mcintosh@canterbury.ac.nz) or Dr Jon Harding (jon.harding@canterbury.ac.nz)

“Concern for Social Responsibility” is one of the four principles long upheld by the Siam Cement Group (SCG) in doing business. Over the last 40 years, SCG Foundation was established to carry out activities dedicated to social contribution, human resources development especially of children and youth, creating sustainable benefits for all the communities and countries where SCG operates. SCG Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities to the Southeast Asian countries in the hope of helping to develop their human resources so they can contribute to the development of their own countries. At the same time, it helps promote Thailand and makes the country a regional hub of the international education.Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals: SCG Foundation provides scholarships for the government staff and general public in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Indonesia to pursue their studies in the Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level at the leading educational institutions in Thailand. From 2007 on, 7 government staff have been awarding scholarships to come study in a field of International Development Studies whereas 11 young talents were granted opportunities to fulfill their dreams in Engineering and Business Administration. Among them, 7 scholars already completed and are now contributing back to society. Especially, this year SCG Foundation joins hands with ASEAN Foundation in offering scholarships opportunities to talent students of ASEAN countries to come study in Thailand under the so called “SCG Foundation – ASEAN Foundation Scholarship Program for ASEAN Nationals” Numbers and Fields of Scholarships:

Vietnam

Master Energy Technology at Asian Institute of Technology

Master Industrial Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology

Master Chemical Engineering at Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology

Selasa, 26 Mei 2009

School of International Health, The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for oversea students from ADB member countries. Applicants for this program must have a citizenship or nationality of a developing country among the ADB member countries. The ADB-JSP at our school is designated for the Masters and Doctors Program that usually lasts for two years (for Mastes) and three years (for Doctors) and commences on 1st April every year. Language used in the program is English.

Overview

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAMThe applicants are evaluated by the School Committee and distinguished applicants are nominated as candidates for the program and subsequently recommended to the Asian Development Bank. Admission to the ADB-JSP is finally granted for about five applicants by the Graduate Council of the University of Tokyo based on the recommendation of School of International Health and approval of ADB.

The University of Tokyo maintains an extremely high academic standard with a limited number of students. Admission to the program is very competitive, thus outstanding applicants are expected to apply.

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants: 1. must be a citizen or national of an ADB member country listed above;2. must have finished at least 18 years of school education (except language education);3. must hold a degree from an accredited institution that is comparable to the Master Degree awarded by the University of Tokyo;4. must have working experience for at least two years in the field of health/medical science;5. must be aged below 35 years;6. must not be military personnel;7. must be able to arrive in Japan between 1st and 10th of April, 20108. must agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program;9. must not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;

* *IMPORTANT: The duration of scholarship is only TWO years although Doctors program lasts for three years.

There is no guarantee that you can take another scholarship for the third year. * *Applicants already have studied abroad have lesser priority.

SCHEDULE - Deadline for application (All the documents must be submitted): 31stMay, 2009- Notification of preliminary selection by the School Committee: 31stJuly, 2009- Notification of final selection by the Asian Development Bank: 31stOctober, 2009

* Notification will be made as early as possible after completion of the selection process.

FINANCIAL AIDThe ADB-JSP scholarship covers admission and tuition fees, subsistence allowance (minimum 150,000 yen per month), economy class airfare and other expenditures including medical/accident insurance. ADDRESS OF CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIES Office of Director, School of International HealthGraduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JapanFax: +81-3-5841-3637 E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp

NOTICE * If you send the applications by International Express Service (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), please send to the following address.

* If you send the applications by airmail or EMS, please send to the following address.

Office of Director, School of International HealthGraduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, JapanTel: +81-3-5841-3688 Fax: +81-3-5841-3637E-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp PLEASE SEND BY AIRMAIL, NOT E-MAIL for submission of the application.

Postdoctoral Positions in Robotics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

At least two postdoctoral research positions are available in the Distributed Robotics Laboratory at CSAIL, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge MA USA. The PI is Prof. Daniela Rus. See URL: groups.csail.mit.edu/drl

Each appointment duration is 12 months, with a possible extension of another 12 months.

Position 1The research will be focused on designing small soft robots capable of locomotion and internal deformation, in order to squeeze through holes narrower than the robot body. The research will investigate the role of new materials and non- traditional actuation in designing and controlling such machines. The research will also investigate control and planning algorithms for this type of system. This project is a collaboration between MIT, Harvard, and iRobot. For this position we are looking for applicants with robotics background. Applicants with chemical engineering background can also be a good fit. We are looking for candidates with knowledge of mechanism design and control, demonstrated creativity, and experience with building robots.

Position 2The research will be focused on decentralized control of multi-robot systems. We are looking for creative candidates with strong background in control theory, estimation theory, and experience with implementing algorithms on hardware platforms. Some knowledge of computer networking is also desirable.

ApplicationsApplicants for both positions should hold a PhD in a robotics-related discipline. Interested applicants should send a CV (with a brief research statement) and a list of references by email to Rebecca Yadegar ryadegar@csail.mit.edu

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies. The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programs run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.

Target group:

University teaching staff, researchers and professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private institutions in the following areas:

Language of instruction:

Participants in postgraduate courses in which English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a two-month intensive German language course.

Participants in postgraduate courses in which German or German/English is the language of instruction receive a scholarship for a six-month intensive German language course. Please note that the candidates must have certain German language certificate at the time of application.

Criteria for applying:

Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)

Degree: Bachelor or Master

GPA: min 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates

Work experience: at least two years after completing Bachelor degree.

Language skill:

For postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6). Some courses may expect a different level. For detailed information see the website of the relevant course.

For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.

8. Secondary School Leaving Certificates/ijazah SMA, including note of UAN (certified copies of original) in Bahasa Indonesia and English/German translation

9. Language certificate (see criteria for applying ‘Language skills’) for course held in English: TOEFL or IELTS scores for course held in German: please see the website of the relevant course

Note:All papers must be submitted in triplicate. Those applications, which do not clearly specify the desired degree course, or those that are not complete in all respects, cannot be processed, and will not be considered.

Research StudentshipsThe Vice-Chancellor's full-time research studentships at Thames Valley University

Thames Valley University (TVU) is among just three London universities to climb 17 places or more in the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. To celebrate TVU's performance in the RAE2008 and strengthen our research student base, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter John is pleased to announce a number of research scholarships, ranging from Art and Design to Nursing.

The scholarships will cover full UK/EU tuition fees and provide a maintenance allowance of £15,290 per annum for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students to commence study in September 2009. You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2 (i) Hons degree or above. A Master's degree in an appropriate subject area is desirable. Those candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week (during term time) assisting with teaching on appropriate modules.

Informal academic enquiries may be directed to Professor Sibel Roller, Head of Graduate School, sibel.roller@tvu.ac.uk.

To apply, send your full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter indicating your area of interest and including a supporting statement of no more than 500 words describing your reasons for wishing to undertake a research degree to Maria Pennells, Graduate School, Thames Valley University, St Mary's Road, London W5 5RF (researchdegrees@tvu.ac.uk). If applicable, evidence of English language proficiency should also be included.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 12 June 2009.

If short-listed for one of these awards, you should be prepared to attend an interview at TV

The Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics), embraced by the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics, a Cluster of Excellence established within the German government's Excellence Initiative, offers a PhD program in mathematics based upon the well-known teaching and research tradition of the Department of Mathematics and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics. Research topics for dissertations can be chosen from the following sections:

There are currently about 100 PhD students in the program, which offers a wide range of lecture courses, graduate seminars, research seminars, and winter/summer schools. The language of instruction is English. 30 doctoral grants (Hausdorff scholarships) of 1100 euros per month for a maximum of 3 years can be awarded, beginning April or October each year. The grants are supplied by a family allowance, if applicable. In addition, there are 8 qualifying grants of 800 euros per month for a qualifying year.

The Ph.D. in Innovative Technologies of Information & Communication Engineering and Robotics is a three-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation, where students can specialize in one of the following curricula:

- Applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title;- they should not be older than 35 years on June 18, 2008; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee;- the candidates whose native language is not English should hold an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate-level of English knowledge.

Positions and grants:

- 4 positions with 4 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities): 1 position for each curriculum

Deadlines:

- Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by June 11, 2009, 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office (tel. +39 050 88.33.36-88.33.83), e-mail: techschool@sssup.it).- An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach (regardless of forwarding date) by June 18, 2009:

"Application PhD in Innovative Technologies" must be written on the envelopment.

Application and attachments:Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:a) a copy of their passport;b) two copies of their Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum. Please, use the EU modelc) photocopy of Candidate's University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish);d) detailed list of academic courses taken. This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;e) a copy of their degree thesis (or two abstracts in English) and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable;f) the certificates of knowledge of the English language;g) two copies of a detailed Research Project, of no more than 3,000 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:- a title;- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;- the aim and expectations of the research;- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;h) at least two Reference Letters written by Faculty Members who have supervised the applicant's work during his/her university studies;i) a numbered list of documents attached

Selection of applicants:- Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.

Beginning of the PhD ProgrammeThe PhD Programme will start on November 3, 2009

Two-year Master of Science in Computer Science and Networking (MCSN)starting September 2009

up to 40 positions are reserved for EU candidates (candidates with acitizenship of a country belonging to the European Union) holding aBachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines relatedto the Information and Communication Technologies.Of these, the four best ranked candidates resident outside Italywill receive a support by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna for accommodation.Additional financial support may be available after the selection.

up to 10 positions are reserved for non-EU candidates (candidateswith a citizenship of a country not belonging to the European Union)holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines relatedto the Information and Communication Technologies. One position willbe financially supported by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna through adedicated scholarship reserved for a student with citizenship fromIndia. The scholarship is adequate to cover tuition, accommodation,meals and normal living expenses. Additional scholarships may beavailable after the selection also for students with differentcitizenships.

Application deadlines are as follows

May 31st 2009, mandatory pre-enrollment of non-EU candidates at theitalian Embassy/Consulate in their own countryhttp://www.study-in-italy.it/studying/admission-2nd.html(Enrollment in degree programs > Procedures for pre-enrollment >Documents pre-enrollment in 2nd cycle degree programmes)

The Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies of Pisa (Italy) is a publicuniversity institute working in the field of applied sciences:Economic Sciences, Legal Sciences and Political Sciences for the Classof Social Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, andIndustrial and Information Engineering for the Class of ExperimentalSciences.

Charter of Values--------------------

Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies implemented three principles,which form the basis of its own mission.Excellence - In education, research and in any other activity,excellence is ensured through the selection of the students throughentrance examinations; the collaboration with teachers and researchershaving a high scientific, cultural and motivational profile; the highquality of its facilities and services; and thanks to the highprofessional expertise of its technical and administrative staff.

Interdisciplinarity - Used as a cultural and methodologicalperspective, it is the suitable tool to address the issues andcomplexities that are typical of current scientific and social world.

Internationalization - It means the establishment of connections withinstitutes and centres of excellence at an international level; andthe attention paid to the education and cultural growth problems ofthe young people coming from emerging Countries.

For more information on Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, you are kindlyinvited to visit our web-site at

Description: The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree. Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout. Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years.

Education: Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.

The School offers two doctoral programs: Economics (DEC) and Business Management (DEA). They cooperate and share most activities.

There are 5 three-year fellowships available for DEC and another 5 for DEA.

Classes start on September 1st, 2009. Most first-year classes are common across the two programs.

The general application procedure is similar for the two programs, with minor differences. Please make sure to carefully read the relevant information for the program you wish to apply for: DEA or DEC.

Separate applications are required for either program. Simultaneous applications to more than one program are possible.

An application must abide by the statute of their respective "Bando" (Official Advert) as published on the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana. The official version of each Bando is available from the website of the Ca' Foscari University of Venice following the path Offerta Formativa -> Dottorati di Ricerca -> Scuola Superiore di Economia - SSE. (With a bit of luck, this dynamic link should get you there in one click.) Links to the necessary documents are in the grey box on the right-hand column. You can also download a copy of each Bando using the links posted in the admission page of the program you wish to apply for.

Brief GUIDELINES ON HOW TO APPLY - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS A:Y 2009/2010

These are guidelines to assist you in making your application to the SSE Doctorate programs 2009 and should be considered as informal information and are in no way legally binding. 1- Read official announcement carefully 2 – Download attachments A, B & C 3 – Read all attachments carefully 4 – Compile attachment B (application form) 5 - Ensure you have the obligatory documents to include with the application form Attachment B - see list below 6 – Where necessary (original foreign qualifications without legal translation) fill out attachment C 7 – You should put your application and all attachments in an envelope and put the following phrase on the envelope: Domanda di ammissione alle Scuole di dottorato di ricerca 25° ciclo (A.A. 2009/2010) (Application for admission to Research Doctoral schools 25th cycle – AY 2009/2010) Dottorato di ricerca in (Research doctorate in) [please indicate the doctoral course]

8 –Deadline: Ensure that your application arrives by and not after June 23rd, 2009 at 12.30. Applications arriving after this time will not be accepted.

You can hand deliver your application to e Accoglienza studenti, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venice (1st floor), during opening times to the public: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 12.30pm; Wednesday also from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

or you can send it via express/registered mail (with note of receipt) or by private courier to Università Ca' FoscariUfficio Protocollo Informatico, Dorsoduro 3246, 30123 Venezia, arriving no later than Tuesday 23rd June 2009 at 12.30pm. It must arrive by this time and not sent by this time You must attach a photocopy of your identity card (or other proof of identity) to the application form.

Obligatory attachments to the application form:Statement of purpose written in English language -The candidate should describe his/her professional goals and research interests, as well as providing any information useful to evaluate him/her (but not implied by the other attached documents) (no more than 15.000 characters) Curriculum VitaeDegree Certificate –or equivalent qualification: Grade/marks of degree, title of the dissertation and a dissertation abstract of no more than 30.000 characters.

At least two letters of recommendation from university professors or scientific researchers (one letter has to attest the candidate's adequate knowledge of English language) Please use the online form. LINK

Foreign academic qualifications: if you have foreign academic qualifications you are required to attach the following:o the academic qualification certificate including the list of exams taken, with sworn translation into Italian and Apostille;o a "statement of value", issued by the Italian embassy/consulate in the country where the institution issuing the academic qualification is based certifying that the qualification is valid for registration at a university course – in that country - equivalent to the Research doctorate in Italy.

If you are unable to provide the "statement of value" document within the application deadline, you must fill in attachment "C".In this case candidates will be admitted to the competitive examinations "under reservation". Therefore, if they qualify for admission as winners, they will have to submit the required original documents at the time of enrolment

All candidates must be in possession of the qualifications requested at the time of applying for the doctoral program, 23rd of June 2009, otherwise they will be excluded from the competitive examination.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ DOCUMENTS to include with your application – not obligatory • Curriculum studii (w.marks) • Publications consistent with the Doctoral program aims, including working papers • Masters and other advanced courses • Research experiences with university or research institutions • Prizes, grants • Score in GRE, GMAT, TOEFL or similar standard tests

Please note: You can not apply electronically All applications must be sent to address stated above Al documentation must be in English (preferred) or in Italian

For more information about applications to DEA and DEC, please contact (scuoledottorato@unive.it); tel.: +39-041-234-7962).

The University of Siena invites applications for the Graduate Program inEconomics. The University and the city offer a unique environment forstudy and research in Europe.

Scholarship.

A maximum of 16 students will be admitted. The 8 most qualifiedcandidates will be awarded a four-year scholarship of about €10,500($16,500) per year, after tax, for a total of about $42,000 ($67,000),plus tuition remission. A limited number of students can take advantageof lodging offered by the University of Siena in the Post-GraduateCollege “S. Chiara” (http://www.unisi.it/santachiara/homeEn.html) sitedin the historical centre of Siena.

The Graduate Program.

The goal of the program is to train professional economists. Formerstudents hold positions as economists in the academia, in consultingbusinesses, and in national and internationals economic institutions,such as central banks and regulators.

The first two years of the Program are devoted to full-time courses. Allof these are taught in English, the official language of the Program.After fundamental training in Mathematics, Microeconomics,Macroeconomics and Econometrics, a full menu of specialized courses isoffered. Students are exposed to different theoretical andmethodological points of view, in order to be able to explore thefrontier of economics in an original way. Students are also required toparticipate in research activities, such as economics seminars andworkshops. Admission to the second year is conditioned on the results ofall first year final exams. Starting from the second year, students willdevelop their own research, under the supervision of a faculty member.While working at their dissertation, students are encouraged toundertake periods of research in foreign academic institutions. In thiscase the scholarship is increased by 50%. The doctorate is awarded afterdiscussion of an original piece of scientific work (which can be writtenin Italian or in English). For further information about the Program,please visit http://www.econ-pol.unisi.it/dottorato/

Application process.

Applicants must hold, or obtain by September 30 2009, an Italian “laureaspecialistica” or a “4-years laurea” or equivalent 4-5 years foreigndegree. There are no limitations on the nationality of candidates.Prospective students are required to apply using the on-line procedureat the following website:http://dottorati.unisi.it/domande/elenco_proposte_24_maggio.asp

The deadline for application is June 22, 2009. In addition to theon-line application, the following documentation is required (either inItalian of in English):

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Academic transcripts. These must contain a full list of courses takenand grades obtained.

5. (OPTIONAL) A short scientific essay, not longer than 5000 words,resulting from independent research by the candidate.

All required documentation must be sent by June 22, 2009 to thefollowing address:

Ufficio Formazione e Post-Laurea

DOTTORATO IN ECONOMIA POLITICA

c/o Collegio Santa Chiara

Via Valdimontone n. 1

53100 Siena, Italy.

Selection of Students.

The selection of candidates will be based on an evaluation of theiraptitude and competence to research. To this purpose, the examinationcommission might ask some of the candidates to sit for a written examand an interview, to be held in Siena in the late-Spring or early-Summerof 2009; in this case, the candidates will be notified by email a coupleof weeks before (however, the University cannot be held responsible forfailed communications due to the candidate supplying late or incorrectinformation regarding his/her address). The exams will be in Italian orin English. The University reserves the right to exclude from theselection process, at any time, candidates who do not meet the admissionrequirements.

Further information

For further information, please contact the secretariat of the graduateprogram: Francesca Fabbri, fabbri16 @ unisi.it

Competitive examinations, open to the public and organised by the Università degli Studi di Bergamo, will take place for the admission to the following PhD courses:

For each Doctorate, the department or school to which it is linked, the coordinator, the title, the partner universities, the places available to compete for via examination, the student bursaries available and the relevant financial sources, the foreign language required for interview and the form said interview will take are indicated below.*DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION*DOCTORATE IN COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR FORECASTING AND DECISIONS IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE.*DOCTORATE IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY*DOCTORATE IN TEXTUAL ANALYSIS AND THEORY

In order to take part in the competitive entry examinations, candidates must be in possession of an Italian degree obtained before the University reform in didactic autonomy, the specialist (five year) degree obtained after said reform or indeed of an equivalent qualification obtained abroad. Foreign qualifications must be recognised in advance by the academic authorities in the context of inter-university cooperation and student mobility. Limitations of age or citizenship do not apply.

Minggu, 24 Mei 2009

MA in Advanced European and International Studies Anglophone Branch: Istanbul-Nice-Berlin-Poznan

Applications for the Master in Advanced European and International Studies (M.A.E.I.S.) at the Institut Européen des Hautes Etudes Internationales (IEHEI) in Nice/France in cooperation with Istanbul Bilgi University’s European Institute are open!The Master Programme offers the unique opportunity to learn Europe “in Europe” and develop perspectives for Europe’s future. The programme includes semesters in Istanbul, Nice, Berlin and Poznan and guarantees an international education with an excellent academic staff and environment.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available for qualified candidates.

Applications should reach the I.EH.E.I. as early as possible in order to be considered under the best conditions.

Curriculum Highlights: Students who successfully complete the program acquire 60 ECTS credits. In addition to the stays in Istanbul, Nice, Berlin, the Institute offers a study trip to European and international organisations in Geneva, Strasbourg, and Brussels.

Programme Value: The programme is taught by academics from various European countries, as well as experts from research institutions and international organisations. Over the last years, the Institute has graduated 5000 students coming from more than 80 different countries, having offered them many scholarship opportunities.

Subject Areas: International Relations, European Integration, Democracy and Society, Federalism.

This programme is supported by the European Union.

DEADLINE

Deadline for Master Applications:The deadline for applications is on June 30th, 2009.

FURTHER DETAILS

For more information, you are welcome to consult our web site at: http: www.iehei.org

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst – supports a range of postgraduate courses at German universities which aim at providing academically educated young professionals from Developing Countries with further specialized studies. The DAAD supports these selected programs with a certain quota of scholarships and with financial assistance for a special tutoring system. At the end of the course (programs run 12 to 36 months, depending on the particular institution) participants can obtain an internationally recognized Master’s or in some courses PhD degree.

TARGET GROUP

University teaching staff, researchers and professionals holding an academic degree and with at least two years of experience in the public or private institutions in the following areas:

Economic Sciences / Business Administration/ Political Economics

Development Co-operation

Engineering and related sciences

Mathematics

Regional Planning

Agricultural and Forest Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Public Health / Veterinary Medicine / Medicine

Sociology and Education

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING

Age limit: 36 years of age at the time of application (for some courses 32 years)

Degree: Bachelor or Master

GPA: min 2,75 for Master candidates and 3,00 for Doctoral candidates

Work experience: at least two years after completing Bachelor degree.

Language skill:

For postgraduate courses held in English request an international TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6). Some courses may expect a different level. For detailed information see the website of the relevant course.

For postgraduate courses held in German: please see the details on the course list. Certain level of German language exam may be required before admission to the course.